Diabetes Week 2009: Theme

We've decided this year to focus on the importance of early action - early action to prevent complications for those with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, and early identification and diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes.

By getting involved in the week's activities you can help make people realise by acting early, lives can be improved for everyone affected by diabetes - including people with diabetes as well as their friends, family and carers.

This has never been more important than in this, our 75th anniversary year.